Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Song of the Mockingbird - Bill Cronin

He read - already published

Good story. Deals with the depth of depression as main character tries to figure some tragedies from the past.  Redemptive ending and liked it so much that now I am reading the sequel, Ruby's Story

Monday, August 10, 2015

Cold Black Earth - Sam Reaves

He read - already published

Interesting story of family that has experienced set backs and are reuniting at a family farm in Illinois. Quickly turns into a murder mystery.  The best part for me was the depiction of small town agricultural life.  Nothing spectacular; good mystery.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

The Daylight Marriage - Heidi Pitlor

She read - already published

The book is well written. It is almost 2 different novels; one a story of marriage and family as it becomes weary and trying and the other a mystery.  I enjoyed the first, the second was not well developed.  Without spoiling the story, I found some of the actions of the wife that lead to her disappearance annoying that she would be so stupid.   It was an OK read, but not one that I would say "don't miss".  Gone Girl it is not.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

A Blossom of Bright Light - Suzanne Chazin

He read (she hasn't had time!).  Publish date Oct. 27, 2015

Excellent detective murder mystery story about the plight of the immigrant community...how sometimes crimes are not reported because of people's status and pressure on them. Well written, very interesting...compelling.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

City of Echoes - Robert Ellis

He read - Publish date Sept. 1, 2015

New detective series featuring Matthew Jones.  Typical detective story; a bit scattered.  A beach read and that's about it.

Monday, August 3, 2015

The Melody Lingers On - Mary Higgins Clark

She read - already published

MHC was one of my mother's favorites, so, I guess, out of sentimentality, I still read all her books.  Typical MHC book....light, quick, easy reading, with happy endings. If you like her, then do read this...perhaps not as mysterious as some of her prior works, but she is 80 and still writing!!!  Obviously, if you are not a fan, don't bother...unless you need a mindless book for a day on the beach on an airplane ride.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Rebel Queen - Michelle Moran

He read - already published

Based on the true story , it was well written and a good story.  It highlighted the British East Indian Company and how Britain got its old on India, told through the eyes of a young girl who became a soldier/bodyguard to an Indian queen.  Lots of information about 19th centurylIndian life